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Domaine du Bel Air (Gauthier), Bourgueil "Jour du Soif", 2024

Red Wine from Loire, France
by Domaine du Bel Air (Gauthier)
$22.99
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"Jour du Soif" means "Day of Thirst"—and that says everything about this wine. Five generations of the Gauthier family have farmed these Bourgueil vines; Pierre started working them at age 14 in 1979. Certified organic since 2000, all vineyard work is done by hand. Son Rodolphe joined in 2005, continuing the father-son legacy. Pure Cabernet Franc from limestone and clay, aged in stainless steel to preserve bright, joyful fruit. For days when fun comes first.

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More about Domaine du Bel Air (Gauthier)

Pierre Gauthier and his son Rodolphe run one of Bourgueil's most organic-forward estates, farming Cabernet Franc the way it's meant to be done—with patience and without chemicals since going certified organic in 2000. Five generations of Gauthier know this terroir; the wines taste like proof of that knowledge. Old vines planted to the region's classic variety produce Cabernet Franc that ages beautifully and tastes like terroir, not extraction. Red Loire that actually ages, instead of asking you to drink it immediately.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VarietalsCabernet FrancVineyard18 hectares of vines located in Benais averaging 20 years in age.Soilclay-limestoneViticultureThe vine are farmed organically and the grapes are hand harvested.VinificationThe grapes are sorted and de-stemmed and fermented using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Only the free run juice is used.AgingAged 6-8 months in stainless steel tanks and bottled un-filtered.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled fish, roasted chicken, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom tart

Tasting Profile

Loire Cabernet Franc with red cherry, plum, earthy notes, and soft tannins. Medium body, fresh acidity, peppery finish.

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